Cast: Peter Sellers, Elke
Sommers, George Sanders, Herbert Lom, Tracy Reed
Directed by Blake
Edwards
A millionare's driver is shot dead in the
room of his maid, and all the facts point to her guilt. Yet this
doesn't hinder the illustrious Inspector Clouseau to think she's
hiding something. Helping her case is the fact that Clouseau has
taken a liking to her. Convinced that she is protecting the true
killer, he has her released from prison and follows her hoping she
will lead him to the correct killer. Trouble is that no matter where
she goes, people seem to die.
Probably the best of the Pink Panther
series. There's lots of good stuff in this one, from the incredible
music by Henry Mancini, the brilliant job of Peter Sellers as
Clouseau, and some well-set up sight gags. Only too much reliance on
easy slapstick for comedy hinders this from comic greatness. The
supporting cast of Sommers, Sanders, and Lom is perfect as well.
Hip, funny, and watchable time and time again.
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